Marinated Olives and Citrus
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed olives such as castelvetrano and kalamata
- 1 orange zested in wide strips
- 1 lemon zested in wide strips
- 3 cloves garlic smashed
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
Instructions
- Combine olives, citrus zest strips, garlic, fennel seeds and red pepper flakes in a bowl or jar.
- Pour the olive oil over, add the herb sprigs, and stir so every olive is coated.
- Let marinate at room temperature at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate up to 3 days.
- Stir occasionally so the flavor spreads evenly through the oil.
- If chilled, bring to room temperature 20 minutes before serving, since the oil will have firmed up.
- Spoon into a small serving bowl with cocktail picks alongside.
Good to Know
These only get better overnight, so make them the day before and skip the step entirely on party day.